Virgin Mary comes on strong   Hold my breath the whole night long   In the place where I don't care   Virgin Mary, take me there      I'll take a chance and climb aboard   The ship that sails unto your shore   You always take the highest road   Always carry the hardest load      Virgin Mary, let me feel   So real      Virgin Mary, snake pit gravy   Only you know how to save me   Rope a dope and rub a dub   Wrap me up in your love      Virgin Mary, where are you now?   It sure would help if you could show me how   To make it through this night alone   All trapped inside these bones      I'll take a chance and climb aboard   The ship that sails unto your shore   You always take the highest road   Always carry the hardest load